Seán Ferrick Email & Phone Number

With Dr Carole Quigley, I host The Feminist Babysitter - an Irish-based podcast dedicated to exploring the issues that contribute to rape culture in the modern world. An educational series, the show seeks to spread awareness about the challenges that those who identify as female face on a day to day basis

I am the host and editor on You're On Crack, Mate - the podcast dedicated to films, television and anything that takes our fancy from week to week. Featuring special guests, each episode takes a deep dive into films that we all love (and some that we all love to hate!)

With a personal readership of 4.6 million people, I am a freelance writer. My work has been published on www.whatculture.com

Santry, Dublin 17

As an account and project manager, I am tasked with handling multiple clients daily. A standard week for me involves the planning and rolling out of anywhere from five to thirty campaigns across six clients, varying from two-day to fourteen-day turnaround times. With my clients, I have spent four years developing a strong working relationship and understanding the needs of the suppliers. I join weekly briefings between all clients, print partners and operations staff to ensure the smooth… Show more As an account and project manager, I am tasked with handling multiple clients daily. A standard week for me involves the planning and rolling out of anywhere from five to thirty campaigns across six clients, varying from two-day to fourteen-day turnaround times. With my clients, I have spent four years developing a strong working relationship and understanding the needs of the suppliers. I join weekly briefings between all clients, print partners and operations staff to ensure the smooth management of our projects.As each client brings a different set of requirements to my desk, I have developed a strength at multi-tasking and project planning to ensure success in each campaign. As my clients operate in various differing outlets nationwide, I have a thorough understanding of the need to adapt in any situation to suit the situation – the needs of one client may not be the same as the other, however both require the highest levels of service.Key achievements in my role to date:1. Development of management skills, including and not limited to: high class B2C relations, ability to act as liaison between clients and workforce, training of team of four support staff to work alongside and cohesively2. Gaining key understanding of the budget/quoting process for all clients3. Presentation of Key Project Successes at pitch level to potential new clients, adapting to suit the needs of the new potential partner4. Growing my staff management skills, including working with internal teams and managing field staff of up to 35 at any one time. Ensuring briefing process is conducted in such a way that the clients’ requirements are met in a fashion to be understood fully by the field staff5. Gaining a thorough understanding of budget management in relation to route planning, outlet assignments and time management Show less

Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

As CSM, my duties included:- Being the first form of contact with Charity Partners (CP)- Attendance at all meetings with CP- Creating new systems to tracking campaign statuses - Liaising with sub-contractors to keep company and sub-contractor accounts in line- Exporting new donor information via secure data transfer- Data cleansing of all new donor information- Actioning any and all requests from CP- Handling any and all complaints passed to us from CPAs… Show more As CSM, my duties included:- Being the first form of contact with Charity Partners (CP)- Attendance at all meetings with CP- Creating new systems to tracking campaign statuses - Liaising with sub-contractors to keep company and sub-contractor accounts in line- Exporting new donor information via secure data transfer- Data cleansing of all new donor information- Actioning any and all requests from CP- Handling any and all complaints passed to us from CPAs PA, my duties included:- Looking after 4 Directors- Reviewing any and all new contract negotiations- Preparing presentations on behalf of the company for potential new CP- Arranging accommodation and travel- Attendance at all meetings- Actioning points raised- Ad hoc dutiesAs Office Manager, my duties included:- Managing 4 FT employees and 1 PT employee, between ROI and NI office- Designing rotas where necessary- Monitoring any and all stock- Organising all new staff are quickly set up on our system- Tracking Invoices and liaising with Accounts Manager to project cash flow Show less

Adelaide Road, Dublin 2

In my role, I was responsible for:- approving any new bank account application- ensuring all applications complied with AMLU specifications- analysis of immigration/visa status for new applicants- liaising with 'Deceased' department- actioning of account closure to facilitate wills/processing legacies

Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 4

In my position, I have been involved in the overhaul of the existing salon client database. As there are 70+ salons in ROI and NI, this has involved editing and proofreading thousands of lines of information each week. When this task was complete, we created a feedback system, scoring the salons individually and providing detail analysis of what we found and what areas need work. Then, we moved forward to live access the database during salon hours, observing the input system and also inputting… Show more In my position, I have been involved in the overhaul of the existing salon client database. As there are 70+ salons in ROI and NI, this has involved editing and proofreading thousands of lines of information each week. When this task was complete, we created a feedback system, scoring the salons individually and providing detail analysis of what we found and what areas need work. Then, we moved forward to live access the database during salon hours, observing the input system and also inputting client details as we go. Show less

Millenium Walk, Dublin 1

As Supervisor in Boojum's Dublin restaurant, I am in charge of the staffing and running of the restaurant. Boojum Dublin has enjoyed a high position as one of Dublin's top rated restaurants, peaking at #2 of 900 on www.tripadvisor.com. My position involves customer relations, staff management, stock management, strategy planning, cost management and being part of the advancement of the company.

I teach piano for younger students for the rudiments to intermediate levels. I have done this for over a year.

Dawson St, Dublin 2

I worked as a waiter in one of Dublin's busiest restaurants from July of 2011 to January 2012. This position involved general waitering and somelier duties. I took orders, took care of each customer, took part in functions and helped with the general running of the floor. During the Christmas period, we served upwards of 10,000 customers for a full three course, sit down meal. It has helped with my ability to handle stress at great speed.

Waiter/Barman/Stand-in ManagerI started as a normal waiter in January of 2008 and quickly rose to one of the strongest employees. Within a year I became the top salesman, the best server and an able barman. I have worked several shifts as manager of the restaurant.Reporting directly to the General Manager and using initiative to get tasks done.Taking charge of up to fifty customers at any one time, ensuring they are comfortable, fully taken care of and that their tables are… Show more Waiter/Barman/Stand-in ManagerI started as a normal waiter in January of 2008 and quickly rose to one of the strongest employees. Within a year I became the top salesman, the best server and an able barman. I have worked several shifts as manager of the restaurant.Reporting directly to the General Manager and using initiative to get tasks done.Taking charge of up to fifty customers at any one time, ensuring they are comfortable, fully taken care of and that their tables are stocked and well presented.During busy shifts, maintaining a waiting list of customers and ensuring the satisfaction of said customers, even if the wait should last up to an hour.Covering shifts in the other Captain America venues (Blanchardstown and their unit at Electric Picnic)Working the Electric Picnic festival, including handling cash, cooking and presenting food for upwards of a thousand people.Dealing with customer complaints should they arrive, doing my utmost to offer the best service while upholding the good image of the company.Using the MICROS operating system for food orders and cash.2010 (Sporadic Events including Oxygen Festival Show less

While I was a member of UCD’s Drama Society, I took part in eight separate productions. I directed several of the, one of which became the highest grossing show of the year. Directing a show involves assembling your team of players and crew. Then, as director, it is very like becoming the manager of a small company – each show is a separate entity to itself. Delegation and frequent checking of progress were requirements. None of my shows was ever late in starting. As an actor, I had to take… Show more While I was a member of UCD’s Drama Society, I took part in eight separate productions. I directed several of the, one of which became the highest grossing show of the year. Directing a show involves assembling your team of players and crew. Then, as director, it is very like becoming the manager of a small company – each show is a separate entity to itself. Delegation and frequent checking of progress were requirements. None of my shows was ever late in starting. As an actor, I had to take direction as well, learn tomes of material in short spaces of time and deliver a high performance to each audience. As Producer, I was marketing manager on an exterior show. This is the most stressful position but the most rewarding. • Finding, auditioning and casting large numbers of people.• Managing crews of up to thirty people on any one show.• Delivering finished script edits within days.• Ensuring the punctual beginning and ending of rehearsals.• Ensuring the highly productive use of actor’s time.• Ensuring the highly productive use of my own time.• Ensuring that each show is well marketed and that awareness for the show is widespread.• Using connections to bring people in. Show less

I am a writer and I hold a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. I have written a novel and several short stories. I post some of these stories on my blog. My novel is undergoing edits. I facilitate a writing group as well, sharing my own knowledge of writing with others. I have built a small community of writers in the Dublin area in doing this. I have been published twice, both as part of anthologies. One of my stories was selected by the Irish Writers' Centre as… Show more I am a writer and I hold a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. I have written a novel and several short stories. I post some of these stories on my blog. My novel is undergoing edits. I facilitate a writing group as well, sharing my own knowledge of writing with others. I have built a small community of writers in the Dublin area in doing this. I have been published twice, both as part of anthologies. One of my stories was selected by the Irish Writers' Centre as a winner in their monthly short story competition. I also review movie soundtracks on my blog. Show less

I was approached to work as a barman at the Oxygen festival in 2010 and I will be doing so again in 2011. Due to the high pressure of the position, involving serving thousands of people, there was no room for error and this was reflected in the high praise we all received at the festival's conclusion. From this, I was again offered bar work and then I was offered a marketing job, advertising one of Richmond's clients, in Dublin City Centre. OxygenPouring and mixing cocktails, often… Show more I was approached to work as a barman at the Oxygen festival in 2010 and I will be doing so again in 2011. Due to the high pressure of the position, involving serving thousands of people, there was no room for error and this was reflected in the high praise we all received at the festival's conclusion. From this, I was again offered bar work and then I was offered a marketing job, advertising one of Richmond's clients, in Dublin City Centre. OxygenPouring and mixing cocktails, often without a measure and therefore requiring Concentration while still listening for the next order.Ensuring that the area in which we worked was well presented and that the company's Logo was on show at all times.Ensuring that both the morning set up and the evening close down were rapid and efficient. Marketing Designing a theatre-based advertising promotion for one of the drinks that Richmond supplies, involving effectively 'cold-calling' people in bars, approaching them in costume and engaging them so that they may enjoy not only the drink but the presentation and effort of the distribution. Show less

In my time with Xtra-Vision, I worked in a number of different positions, always trying to learn as much as possible each time. In Finance, I learned how to prepare spreadsheets, file efficiently and decipher earlier and fractured filing systems. As a member of the Operations Staff, I dealt with customer service both in the head office and in the stores. As a member of the Distribution Staff, I was literally responsible for ensuring that each of the then-250 stores were allocated and sent their… Show more In my time with Xtra-Vision, I worked in a number of different positions, always trying to learn as much as possible each time. In Finance, I learned how to prepare spreadsheets, file efficiently and decipher earlier and fractured filing systems. As a member of the Operations Staff, I dealt with customer service both in the head office and in the stores. As a member of the Distribution Staff, I was literally responsible for ensuring that each of the then-250 stores were allocated and sent their weekly stock requisitions.FinanceResponsible for filing each of the stores' cash sheets every week and when necessary counting the weekly takings from each of the stores.Inputting financial data using Microsoft Excel OperationsAnswering the phones for Customer Service calls.Dealing with customers as a member of the shop staff.Dealing with complaints as they arose and ensuring complete customer satisfaction. DistributionEnsuring the rapid packing, sealing and distribution of all stock, including DVD's, CD's, Televisions, DVD players, VHS players, music systems.Allocating stock to stores, involving using reports to decide the number of each item each store would be sent.Inputting stock information on the main server using Microsoft Excel. Show less

Certificate In Digital Marketing, Marketing, 1.1

Masters, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: UCD Dramsoc

Ba Hons, History And English

Activities and Societies: UCD Dramsoc

Certificate In Digital Marketing, Marketing